Shipping & Receiving Clerk

About Ernesta:

Ernesta is on a mission to bring gorgeous, design-focused custom rugs to homes and places of gathering through an enjoyable, frictionless, and affordable experience. At the same price as a store-bought standard-sized rug, a custom-cut rug from Ernesta will not only be a better fit, but also a better buying experience.  We believe that high-quality custom design shouldn't be out of reach for consumers and aim to address this need in the multi-billion dollar global rug industry.

Driven by our collective mission, our team is hungry, hardworking, and highly ambitious. We’re problem solvers, innovators, design enthusiasts, and executors. We are relentlessly focused on creating and delivering beautiful and delightfully simple solutions and experiences for our customers. Together, we are excited and humbled by the opportunity to expand the market for custom rugs and allow more people to live in elevated design settings.  Put simply, we believe more soft surfaces mean happier homes.

About The Role:

As Shipping and Receiving Clerk, you will work with the warehouse operations team to ensure the smooth movement of goods in and out of our Cartersville warehouse.  You will bring a mindset to work independently and to support our growing operation.    

What You'll Do:

• Inspect and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing lists, and invoices.
• Collaborate with the inventory team to ensure stock is accurately stored in the warehouse.
• Coordinate with transportation companies and freight carriers to arrange for pickups and deliveries.
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventory checks as needed.
• Update the warehouse management system (WMS) with shipment and inventory details.
• Ensure the loading dock area is clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Direct and manage incoming and outgoing dock traffic to avoid congestion.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment used for moving goods.
• Strive to hit all key performance indicators.
• Maintain accurate records of all shipments received and shipped out.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of Ernesta Operations

Key Qualifications Include:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification within 60 days.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of shipping regulations and safety procedures is a plus.
• Work in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and moving machinery.
• Must be able to handle physical demands, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Ernesta is committed to inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The anticipated starting base pay for this role is between $20-$24 per hour. This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base pay range for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills. This role will be eligible for company holidays, and paid time off.